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Chris Mannix

Chris Mannix

Joined: Jan 1, 2018

Chris Mannix is a senior NBA and boxing writer at Sports Illustrated. He began his tenure at SI in 2003 and has covered the NBA Finals and major boxing matches since 2007. Mannix spent three years at "The Vertical" at Yahoo Sports before returning to SI in 2018. He hosts Sports Illustrated's Open Floor podcast. A nominee for the 2022 National Sportswriter of the Year, Mannix has won several writing awards from the Boxing Writers Association of America and the Pro Basketball Writers Association. He is a longtime member of both groups. Mannix graduated from Boston College in 2003.

Tatum (10) finished with 8 points off the bench Wednesday.
Olympics

Even With Lack of Time Together, USA Men’s Basketball Shows It Can Beat Anyone

There are things to clean up over the next few exhibition games, but a team with this much firepower still has the inside track to win Olympic gold.

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Paul George explained on his podcast why he chose to sign with the Philadelphia 76ers.
NBA

NBA Free Agency Winners and Losers: Paul George Addition Pushes Sixers to the Top

The Clippers, Warriors, Lakers, Nuggets and Heat are in the losers’ column after lackluster offseason moves.

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Tatum recently signed an NBA-record contract extension weeks after winning his first title.
NBA

Jayson Tatum Aiming to Help Young Basketball Players Navigate Financial Literacy

The Celtics star recently signed an NBA-record contract extension and hopes to use his background to help others prepare for life after basketball.

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Rodriguez is one of the sport’s rising stars.
Boxing

Boxing Pound-for-Pound Rankings: Jesse ‘Bam’ Rodriguez Enters Top 5 for July

The 24-year-old with a powerful left hand has continued his meteoric rise.

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“It's amazing what Caitlin's been able to do in her short career,” Taurasi said after the Fever's win over the Mercury. “So far, just been nothing short of remarkable.”
WNBA

Caitlin Clark Passes Diana Taurasi’s Test in Phoenix

The Fever rookie delivered in her first game on Taurasi’s turf, even (finally) drawing high praise from the Mercury veteran. 

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Redick offered an Anthony Davis-centered vision for the Lakers’ immediate future.
NBA

JJ Redick Begins Lakers Coaching Tenure With Nearly-Impossible Task of Winning Now and Later

Los Angeles wants to build for the future while competing for championships as long as LeBron James is on the roster.

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JJ Redick will become the Los Angeles Lakers’ next coach.
NBA

JJ Redick Won’t Help the Lakers Win a Title Even if He’s a Great Coach

Los Angeles needs an overhaul, but that will not happen as long as LeBron James is there and keeping the franchise relevant.

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Doncic and the Mavericks will have a tough task returning to the NBA Finals.
NBA

Celtics’ Success Offers Blueprint for Young Mavericks

Getting back to the NBA Finals won’t be easy because the Western Conference is only getting stronger, but Dallas now has the experience and foundational core.

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Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown lifts the Larry O’Brien Trophy after the Celtics won the 2024 NBA championship.
NBA

Lucky 18: Celtics Claim NBA-Record Title After Dominating Postseason Run and Past Heartbreak

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Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic responded in an elimination game Friday to send the NBA Finals back to Boston with the Celtics leading 3–1.
NBA

NBA Finals: Luka Dončić Responds to Criticism With All-Around Performance

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Celtics forward Jayson Tatum and guard Jaylen Brown keyed Boston’s win and a 3–0 lead in the NBA Finals.
NBA

NBA Finals: Celtics Stave Off Mavericks’ Fourth-Quarter Comeback to Take 3–0 Lead

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Holiday (4) led Boston with 26 points in Game 2.
NBA

How the Celtics Held Off the Mavericks to Take a 2–0 NBA Finals Lead

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